What is the price／performance ratio of the 2022 Volvo XC40？
Luxurious interior design, gorgeous and complicated vehicle lines and stable and atmospheric appearance are the impressions of most consumers on luxury brand models, but these mentioned above are hard to see in Volvo XC40 (parameter picture), an entry-level model of Volvo. This model has a low-key and calm Nordic style, but it is exquisite. Coupled with the high safety performance of Volvo brand, the sales level of this car in the domestic automobile market is still ideal.
Recently, the 2022 Volvo XC40 was officially launched, and the new car was launched with six models, with the price range of 264.8 ~ 354.8 thousand yuan. As an annual change, the new car is consistent with the current models on sale in terms of internal and external design, and only some configurations have been adjusted. Let’s take a look at the specific product strength of the car.
appearance design
The 2022 model is consistent with the current model in appearance, in which the front face of the new car is equipped with a family-style polygonal mesh, and the internal straight waterfall and horizontal lattice grille are more calm and atmospheric. In addition, the new car is equipped with the iconic Raytheon Hammer headlights on the left and right sides, but it is a pity that the new model is equipped with front fog lights only in the top and second top configurations.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of the new model are 4425×1863×1652 mm and the wheelbase is 2702mm, which is still a typical compact SUV. The side lines of Volvo XC40 are relatively straight, and the D-pillar is shortened, which shows a certain sporty atmosphere, but this leads to the reduction of the lighting area of the tail window.
The tail design of the new Volvo XC40 is relatively simple. The car adopts the L-shaped taillight designed by the Volvo family, which is internally matched with the LED light source, and has high recognition in the design of the light group. The bottom of the new car is equipped with a large-size rear enclosure structure, but the exhaust is still a hidden design, and the whole shape is still conservative.
Interior design
The interior of the new model is also consistent with the models on sale, in which the new car is equipped with a three-position multi-function steering wheel in front of the main driver, and the details are decorated with chrome trim. In addition, this model is also equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel and a 9-inch embedded central control display screen. The air conditioning outlet on the center console has also been made into a vertical shape, which gives people a simple and refreshing feeling.
According to different configurations, the interior seats of the 2022 models are made of fabric, leather, leather and fur. In terms of functions, all the new models support the four-way adjustment of lumbar support and the electric adjustment of the main and co-pilot seats. In addition, the middle and high versions have added functions such as front seat heating and leg rest adjustment.
The rear seat of the new model maintains the same level as the front seat in terms of material application. Because the body length of the car does not exceed 4.5 meters, it is not ideal in the performance of the rear space. At the same time, the rear seats of the new car are thinner than the front seats, and the comfort performance needs to be improved.
power system
The 2022 model is powered by a 1.5T three-cylinder turbocharged engine and a 2.0T four-cylinder turbocharged engine, with the maximum output power of 120kW and 140kW, and the peak torque of 265nm and 300nm respectively. In terms of transmission system, the whole system comes standard with an 8-speed automatic manual transmission.
Vehicle configuration and purchase suggestions
As an annual change, the 2022 Volvo XC40 focuses on the configuration, in which the new model cancels the T5 four-wheel drive Zia sports version with a 2.0T high-power engine, and there is still a certain reduction in the middle-high version. The 2022 model has launched a total of six configurations, with the price range of 264.8 ~ 354.8 million yuan and the price span of 90,000 yuan. Next, Uncle Che will make a detailed analysis of each configuration model to see which one is slightly more cost-effective.
2022 T3 Zhixing Fashion Edition
Recommended index: ★
Configuration comments: the basic configuration level is high, matching the three-cylinder engine.
T3 Zhixing Fashion Edition is an entry-level model of a new car, with a guide price of 264,800 yuan. This configuration provides knee airbags, lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, active braking, fatigue driving reminder, driving mode switching, panoramic sunroof opening, keyless start, remote start, 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel, fabric seat, 9-inch display screen, car Bluetooth phone, mobile phone interconnection mapping, voice recognition control, and external.
2022 T4 four-wheel drive Zhixing Fashion Edition
Recommended index: ★★★★★
Configuration comments: rich configuration, improved power and high overall cost performance.
The guide price of T4 four-wheel drive Zhixing Fashion Edition is 286,900 yuan, which is 22,000 yuan more than the entry-level model. This configuration is consistent with the entry-level model in terms of functional performance, but it is equipped with a 2.0T four-cylinder turbocharged engine and matched with a full-time four-wheel drive system. On the premise that the basic configuration is rich enough, the power is obviously improved and the overall cost performance is high.
2022 T4 four-wheel drive Zhiyuan Deluxe Edition
Recommended index: ★★★
Configuration comments: the improvement is not large.
The guide price of T4 four-wheel drive Zhiyuan Deluxe Edition is 318,800 yuan. In terms of functions, this configuration has 19-inch tires, adaptive cruise, electric trunk, induction trunk, electric trunk position memory, keyless entry, leather seats, front seat heating, 7-color atmosphere lights in the car, and automatic anti-glare in the interior rearview mirror, and the overall improvement is not great.
2022 T4 four-wheel drive Zhiyuan Sports Edition
Recommended index: ★★★★
Configuration Comments: More features.
The guiding price of T4 four-wheel drive Zhiyuan Sports Edition is also 318,800 yuan. Based on the four-wheel drive Zhiyuan Deluxe Edition, this configuration adopts a two-color body design, and the seat material is changed into leather and suede mix-and-match, and the main and co-pilot seats also have extra leg rest adjustment functions.
2022 T4 four-wheel drive Zia Deluxe Edition
Recommended index: ★
Configuration comments: luxury configuration has increased, and the price level is higher.
The guide price of T4 four-wheel drive Zia Deluxe Edition is 354,800 yuan. In terms of functions, this configuration adds parallel assistance, reversing car side warning, mobile phone wireless charging, leather seat, electric adjustment of co-pilot seat, satellite navigation, navigation road information display, Harman Kardon 13 speaker, steering auxiliary light, steering headlight, LED front fog light, automatic anti-glare of exterior rearview mirror, car air purifier, PM 2.5 filter in the car, negative ion generator, etc.
2022 T4 four-wheel drive Zia Sports Edition
Recommended index: ★★★
Configuration Comments: Sports Style Design
The guiding price of T4 four-wheel drive Zia Sports Edition is also 354,800 yuan. This configuration re-uses the seat with leather and suede, and the body adopts two-color design. The other configurations remain unchanged, and the high price is still the main problem of this model.
Che Shu concluded
As an entry-level model of the Volvo family, the product performance of the Volvo XC40 is still relatively good. The main changes of the 2022 model are reflected in the configuration, and the overall change is not large. Among the six configuration models launched by the new car, the 2022 T4 four-wheel drive Zhixing Fashion Edition, which belongs to the second lowest configuration, has greatly improved its functions and the highest cost performance under the premise of low price level.